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Duke of Bourbon VINE-LINE

Volume XXVII Number 4
August/September 1997



Rare Wines • Fine Spirits • Personalized Service

David, Judy and Ron Breitstein
20908 Roscoe Blvd
Canoga Park CA 91304
Phone: 818.341.1234 or 800.4.FINE.WINE
Fax: 818.341.9232


Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9AM - 7PM


Orders and shipping instructions can be Emailed to duke@dukeofbourbon.com and we will call or fax to confirm before we ship. For any other inquiries on wines, availability, shipping, etc., please call one of the above numbers.
The Duke of Bourbon is a family-run retail wine and spirits enterprise established in 1967 in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California. Specializing in personalized service, it offers a hand-picked selection of unique and rare California wines as well as a fine selection of French, Italian and other world-class wines. In 1990, the Duke of Bourbon was chosen as one of the top twelve wine shops in America by Wine Spectator's Market Watch Magazine. In addition, excellent articles were published in Market Watch, June 1997, Beverage Retailer, May/June 1998 and Los Angeles Daily News, December 25 1998.


Table of Contents


Don't Miss the "Duke's"
30th Anniversary Wines!


Ici/La-Bas 1995
Oregon Pinot Noir,
"Duke's 30th Anniversary Singular Bottling"
Produced by Jim Clendenen at Au Bon Climat from grapes grown in Oregon. This wine was made with "toasted head" barrels for extra flavor. $30.00

Long Vineyards 1995 Chardonnay,
"Duke's 30th Anniversary Special Selection"
A superb wine from 30-year-old vines. Bob Long, Zelma Long and Sandi Belcher have created one of the best Chardonnays ever produced in California! $37.50

Schramsberg 1988 Blanc de Blancs LD,
"Duke's 30th Anniversary Cuvee"
Jack and Jamie Davies have given us a luscious and delicious sparkling wine that will impress even the most astute Champagne drinker! $28.50

Duckhorn 1994 Merlot,
"Duke's 30th Anniversary Cuvee"
According to Dan Duckhorn, this was the best Merlot produced at the winery in 1994. Blended by David & Judy Breitstein along with winemaker Tom Rinaldi, it exhibits all the trademark Duckhorn characteristics...and then some! $32.50

Louis M. Martini 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon,
"Duke's 30th Anniversary Cuvee"
One of the best-drinking wines on the market in its price range from the already famous 1994 vintage! Great fruit, great balance, great wine! $13.99

Superb Wines at Duckhorn Headquarters
We continue to offer the outstanding wines of Duckhorn Vineyards. These superbly crafted wines from Dan and Margaret Duckhorn and winemaker Tom Rinaldi continue to be in high demand and are drinking beautifully!

Currently, we have a good supply of the wines listed below. Try some of them individually or, better yet, pick up a "Duckhorn Mixed Case"!

Currently Available

                    1995 Sauvignon Blanc         $13.99
                    1994 Merlot, "Duke's 30th"    32.50
                    1993 Merlot, Howell Mtn.      29.99
                    1994 Cabernet Sauvignon       28.00
                            Coming September 15
                    1995 Merlot, Napa Valley

Duckhorn Mixed Case

                    3/750 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon
                    3/750 1994 Merlot, Napa Valley
                    3/750 1994 Merlot, "Duke's 30th"
                    3/750 1993 Merlot, Howell Mtn.
$355.00

Silver Oak Combo Packs

We are pleased to offer the newly released Silver Oak 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley. Silver Oak continues to be one of the finest wineries in America and their 1993 vintage is a big winner. Due to the extremely high demand for Silver Oak, we are forced to allocate this year's release. With that in mind, we have prepared two special combo packages.
Combo A
$188.00

Combo B
$376.50

Super Star Mixed Case

Our Super Star Mixed Case includes one bottle each of some of the most sought-after wines in the past few years. It is extremely limited, so it will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis:
                    Dalla Valle 1993 Maya
                    Fonseca 1994 Vintage Port
                    Araujo 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon
                    Leonetti 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon
                    Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1993 Cask 23
                    Spottswoode 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon
                    Au Bon Climat 1994 Pinot Noir, "Isabelle"
                    Hess Collection 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon
                    Flora Springs 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve
                    Silver Oak 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
                    Robert Mondavi 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve
                    Heitz 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vineyard
**$1050.00**

New, Noteworthy & Rare

Many of these wines are very limited!
*August 15, 1997 Release.

New Releases

Araujo Grappa                                                  $29.99
A wonderful grappa made from the Eisele Vineyard Cabernet grapes!

Arrowood 1994 Merlot                                            38.00
Superb wine from one of California's top winemakers.

Au Bon Climat 1995 Chard., Sanford & Benedict-List $35.00*      32.50
One of the most Burgundian-style Chardonnays produced in California.

Au Bon Climat 1995 Pinot Noir, Sanford & Benedict-List $35.00*  32.50
From the only Grand Cru vineyard in California.  Fantastic!

Cafaro 1994 Merlot                                              29.99
Wonderful Merlot from Joe Cafaro's small-production winery.

Domaine Chandon Alambic Brandy                                  41.99
Chandon's first distilled spirit from Ugni Blanc grapes from Napa.
Aged 9 years.

Ferrari-Carano 1992 Reserve Red                                 49.99
This wine is destined to be one of California's best!

Hartwell 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon                                75.00
First release from the Sunshine Vineyard.  This wine is stunning!

Ici/La-Bas Oregon Pinot Noir, "Les Reveles"*                    25.00
A brilliant Pinot Noir made at ABC from Montinore Vineyard grapes!

Jordan 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon                                  28.50
The latest release.  Always drinkable, always delicious, always ages!

Louis M. Martini 1994 Zinfandel, Gnarly Vines-List $32.50       29.99
The return of one of 1993's biggest hits and it's even better!

Qupe 1995 Syrah, Bien Nacido, Hillside Estate-List $35.00*      32.50
May be the best Syrah produced in California.  Big, rich & spicy!!!

Robert Craig 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder                28.00
This wonderful new release has lots of richness and lots of fruit!

Robert Mondavi 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon-List $22.50              19.99
One of the best Mondavi releases in years!  Buy a case @ $18.99/btl.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon-FAY & SLV      49.99
A September, 1997 release is due for both of these phenomenal gems!

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1994 Merlot                            26.00
One of the best Merlots we've tasted this year.  Outstanding!

White Rock 1995 Chardonnay                                      18.99
Great-drinking Chardonnay from one of Napa's best undiscovered wineries.

White Rock 1993 Claret                                          25.00
Talk about a great tasting wine...this is superb!!!

Still Available

Forman 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon-List $40.00                     $37.50
One of Ric Forman's best efforts to date.  Big, rich and bold!

L'Ecole 1995 Merlot                                             27.50
In the league of Leonetti!  It keeps getting better and better!

Long Vineyards 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon-List $40.00              32.50
The first release from their own mountain vineyard.  Wonderful!

Long Vineyards 1995 Chardonnay-List $32.50                      27.50
Rich, full and delicious.  Don't miss this great drinker/ager from Long.

Nichols 1995 Chardonnay                                         28.50
Wine Spectator rated it 92.  This is a delicious, beautiful winner!

Nichols 1995 Pinot Noir                                         33.00
A MUST for Pinot Noir lovers!  Big, rich, lots of great fruit, excellent
complexity.

Robert Craig 1994 Affinity                                      28.00
A superb second release from this great new winery.  Wine Spectator 94!

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1993 Cask 23                           79.99
We still have some of this gem rated 94 by Wine Spectator!

Private Cellars, Unburied
Treasures & Rare Treats

We have acquired many great new private cellars which we are pleased to offer along with some unburied treasures from our own cellar. As always, the wines have been stored in a temperature-controlled environment and are in excellent condition.

ACT QUICKLY, AS QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED!

Cabernet Sauvignon
1985 Beringer, Private Reserve                    (WS 95)      $89.00
1990 Beringer, Private Reserve                    (WS 92)       70.00

1988 Cafaro                                                     19.99
1990 Cafaro                                                     19.99

1984 Chateau Montelena                            (WS 94)       65.00

1989 Corison                                                    24.00

1985 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow               (WS 92)       69.99
1986 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow               (WS 94)       69.99
1987 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow               (WS 90)       69.99
1993 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow                             65.00
1986 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace              (WS 96)       69.00
1987 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace              (WS 94)       69.00
1988 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace                            49.99
1991 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace              (WS 90)       49.99
1993 Diamond Creek, Red Rock Terrace                            65.00
1984 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                 (WS 94)       75.00
1986 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                 (WS 96)       75.00
1992 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                 (WS 91)       49.99
1993 Diamond Creek, Volcanic Hill                               65.00

1987 Dominus                                                    65.00

1988 Duckhorn                                                   45.00

1982 Dunn, Howell Mountain                        (WS 94)      125.00
1988 Dunn, Napa Valley                            (WS 90)       45.00

1989 Etude                                                      29.00

1986 Flora Springs Trilogy                        (WS 94)       39.99

1985 Grgich Hills                                 (WS 90)       35.00

1982 Hanzell                                                    35.00

1986 Heitz, Bella Oaks                                          35.00
1969 Heitz, Lot C-91                                           150.00
1968 Heitz, Napa Valley                                        135.00
1970 Heitz, Napa Valley                                         79.00
1966 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                     (WS 92)      450.00
1967 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                     (WS 96)      275.00
1969 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                     (WS 93)      350.00
1970 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                     (WS 98)      299.00
1983 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                                  125.00
1990 Heitz, Martha's Vineyard                     (WS 90)       99.00

1984 Inglenook Reunion                            (WS 92)       25.00
1985 Inglenook Reunion                            (WS 91)       25.00

1989 Livingston, Stanley's Selection                            24.00

1986 Long Vineyards                                             35.00
1987 Long Vineyards                                             29.99
1989 Long Vineyards                                             25.00
1990 Long Vineyards                                             35.00

1968 Mayacamas                                                 125.00

1984 Mount Eden                                                 29.99
1986 Mount Eden                                                 29.99

1978 Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon                                    69.00

1968 Ridge, Monte Bello                                        199.00
1973 Ridge, Monte Bello                                        150.00
1991 Ridge, Monte Bello                                        100.00

1980 Robert Mondavi, Special Edition, NV Auct, Signed          100.00
1989 Robert Mondavi                                             35.00
1987 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                     (WS 94)        79.00
1989 Robert Mondavi, Reserve                                    49.99

1986 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley                (WS 93)       100.00
1990 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley                               75.00
1991 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley                               75.00
1991 Silver Oak, Napa Valley                                    75.00

1982 Spottswoode - The First Vintage             (WS 90)       250.00
1989 Spottswoode                                                59.99

1988 Staglin Family Vineyard                                    35.00
1989 Staglin Family Vineyard (375ml)                            17.50
1989 Staglin Family Vineyard                                    35.00
1990 Staglin Family Vineyard                                    35.00
1991 Staglin Family Vineyard                                    35.00

1986 Whitehall Lane, Reserve                     (WS 90)        28.00
Pinot Noir
1993 Archery Summit, Oregon                                    $28.00

1990 Calera, Jensen                                             32.00
1989 Calera, Reed                                               32.00
1989 Calera, Selleck                                            32.00

1988 Domaine Drouhin Oregon                                     29.99
1991 Domaine Drouhin Oregon                                     29.99

1991 Etude, Carneros                                            25.00

1992 Hitching Post, Bien Nacido                                 25.00
1993 Hitching Post, Bien Nacido                                 25.00
1994 Hitching Post, Bien Nacido                                 25.00
1993 Hitching Post, Sanford & Benedict                          29.99
1994 Hitching Post, Sanford & Benedict                          29.99

1991 Lane Tanner                                                19.99
1991 Lane Tanner, Sanford & Benedict                            25.00

1988 Mount Eden                                                 29.99
1989 Mount Eden                                                 29.50

1990 Stonestreet                                                19.99
Merlot
1988 Duckhorn                                                  $45.00
1989 Duckhorn                                                   39.99

1992 Greenwood Ridge, Anderson Valley                           20.00

1974 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars                                  100.00
Come to the "Duke's" Private Cellar &
Unburied Treasures Sale!
Lots of great wines at prices up to 33% off!!!
Saturday, August 9, 1997 9AM to 3PM
French
1982 Chateau Ausone                              (WS 90)      $250.00

1978 Chateau Cos d'Estournel                     (WS 93)       100.00
1982 Chateau Cos d'Estournel                     (WS 93)       135.00
1986 Chateau Cos d'Estournel                     (WS 92)        95.00

1982 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou                   (WS 93)       150.00

1978 Chateau Du Tertre (Margaux)                                59.00

1979 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild                   (WS 92)       150.00

1988 Chateau Lagrange                                           27.50

1982 Chateau Magdelaine                          (WS 91)       100.00

1990 Chateau Margaux                             (WS 96)       450.00

1970 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild                   (WS 96)       225.00
1975 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild                                 199.00

1970 Chateau Pape Clement                                      100.00

1978 Domaine Leroy Chambertin                                  175.00

1978 Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis                             59.00

1985 Guigal Cote Rotie                                          49.99

1986 Domaine Henri Jayer Nuits-Meurgers                        150.00
1986 Domaine Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee, Beaumonts              150.00
1986 Domaine Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee, Cros-Parantoux         150.00
1986 Dom. Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee, Les Brulees (WS 90)       150.00

1982 Domaine Paul Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle                60.00
1983 Domaine Paul Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle (WS 94)        89.99
Sauternes/Dessert Wines
1988 Chateau Coutet (375ml)                      (WS 91)       $22.50

1988 Chateau Guiraud                             (WS 93)        45.00

1988 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey (375ml)                         25.00

1988 Chateau Rayne-Vigneau                       (WS 90)        49.00

1986 Chateau Rieussec                                           45.00
1988 Chateau Rieussec                            (WS 09)        45.00

1988 Chateau Suduiraut                                          45.00
1988 Chateau Suduiraut (375ml)                                  25.00

1990 Dolce - from Far Niente (375ml)             (WS 92)        47.50
Port
1988 Graham's Malevedos                          (WS 93)       $24.00

1990 Quinta do Vesuvio                                          39.99
1991 Quinta do Vesuvio                           (WS 91)        39.99

1980 Taylor-Fladgate                                            49.99
1983 Taylor-Fladgate                                            45.00
1985 Taylor-Fladgate                             (WS 90)        49.99

1980 Warre's                                                    39.00
1983 Warre's                                                    29.00
1985 Warre's                                     (WS 91)        35.00
Magnums! Magnums! Magnums!
1994 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir, "Isabelle"                     $200.00

1986 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon                   (WS 94)       150.00

1983 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon        (WS 92)       150.00

1991 Cosentino Cabernet Franc - Napa Valley Wine Auction        55.00

1990 Deer Park Zinfandel, Beatty Ranch - Howell Mountain        50.00

1985 Diamond Creek Cab.Sauvig., Red Rock Terrace (WS 93)       150.00
1985 Diamond Creek Cab.Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill  (WS 93)       150.00
1986 Diamond Creek Cab.Sauv., Gravelly Meadow    (WS 94)       150.00
1987 Dia. Creek Cab.Sauv., SET-One of each       (WS 90/94/95) 450.00
1994 Diamond Creek Cab.Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill  (WS 94)       139.99

1992 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon                 (WS 90)        85.00
1993 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon                                85.00

1985 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa               (WS 93)       195.00
1992 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain                  125.00
1993 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain                  125.00

1986 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon, Bella Oaks                      100.00
1987 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vnyrd.   (WS 95)       199.00
1991 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vnyrd.   (WS 91)       189.00

1989 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve "Duke's 25th"    50.00
1985 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve "Duke's 20th"    50.00

1994 Qupe Syrah                                                 45.00

1988 Robert Sinskey Carneros Claret-Napa Valley Wine Auction    75.00

1985 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonny's                    295.00

1979 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23                          250.00
1993 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, SLV           89.00
1993 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, FAY           89.00

1994 Warre's Port                                (WS 94)        85.00

1993 White Rock Claret                                          55.00
3-Liters and Larger!
1991 Beringer Cab. Sauvignon, Knights Valley - Dbl.Mag.       $129.00
1992 Beringer Cab. Sauvignon, Knights Valley - Dbl.Mag         129.00
1993 Beringer Cab. Sauvignon, Knights Valley - Dbl.Mag         129.00
1992 Beringer Cab. Sauv., Private Res. - Dbl.Mag (WS 95)       350.00

1985 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant - Dbl. Magnum   (WS 90)       150.00

1991 Calera Pinot Noir, Jensen - Dbl. Magnum                   199.00

1982 Chateau Cos d'Estournel - Dbl. Magnum       (WS 93)       495.00

1970 Chateau Mouton Rothschild - Jeroboam        (WS 90)      1750.00
1976 Chateau Mouton-Rothschild - Jeroboam                     1200.00

1994 Diamond Creek Cab. Sauv., Volcanic Hill - Jeroboam        450.00

1987 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon - Imperial            125.00

1991 Opus One - Imperial                         (WS 93)      1500.00

1988 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs - Jeroboam                    149.99
1988 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs - Salmanazar                  399.00

1983 Stonegate Cabernet Sauvignon - Imperial                   299.00
1984 Stonegate Cabernet Sauvignon - Salmanazar                 399.00

Outstanding Aged Bordeaux
These Wines are Very Rare and Limited!
           Chateau Beychevelle 1982                  $  99.99
           Chateau Cos d'Estournel 1982                135.00
           Chateau Gruaud-Larose 1982                   99.99
           Chateau Haut-Brion 1961                     750.00
           Chateau Montrose 1982                        99.99
           Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1982              599.00
           Chateau Petrus 1961                        2950.00
           Chateau d'Yquem 1966                        199.00

Super Fine - Super Rare!

With the purchase of at least 6 bottles of wine, we will make available these rare gems at one bottle per customer please!
            Dalla Valle 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon         $49.00
            Dalla Valle 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon          45.00
            Duckhorn 1991 Merlot, Three Palms            45.00
            Duckhorn 1992 Merlot, Three Palms            45.00
            Duckhorn 1994 Merlot, "Duke's 30th" - Mags   75.00
            L'Ecole No. 41 1994 Merlot, Seven Hills      35.00
            Leonetti 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon             65.00
            Leonetti 1995 Merlot                         65.00
            Rochioli 1995 Pinot Noir                     29.99

Terrific New Releases from Trefethen!

John and Janet Trefethen's Napa Valley winery has been one of California's finest producers for over 20 years. Their wines have always been known for top quality and good value and the latest releases are no exception. They include selections in more than one price category. For those who prefer the under $10.00 price point, we offer the delightful line of Eshcol wines which are high-quality and true to varietal character. The Napa Valley wines, which are among the tastiest in their price category, include Trefethen's first release of an impressive Merlot and an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon. Take advantage of our special prices through September 30, 1997.

New Releases from Trefethen
         1995 Eshcol Chardonnay            List $11.50;
         Sale $9.99 - 6 or more $8.99

         1995 Eschol Cabernet              List $11.50;
         Sale $9.99 - 6 or more $8.99

         1996 Napa Riesling                List $12.00;
         Sale $9.50

         1995 Chardonnay                   List $18.50;
         Sale $16.99

         1994 Merlot                       List $24.00;
         Sale $19.99

         1994 Cabernet Sauvignon           List $24.00;
         Sale $19.99 - 6 or more $18.99

"Duke's" First 1996
Bordeaux "Futures" Offering

Our first offering of 1996 Bordeaux "Futures" is listed below. We have chosen wines from top Chateaux that deliver quality wines vintage after vintage. While in Bordeaux this year, David, Judy, Ron and Suzanne tasted many of the wines and can attest to their extremely high quality. In most cases, they were on a par with the 1995s. Quantities are limited, so please place your order soon.

                                                               Projected
                         Futures Price     Futures Price      Release Case
1996 Bordeaux          Full Case (Bottle)  6-Pack (Bottle)  Price (Bottle)

Ch. Carbonnieux        $258.00 ($21.50)  $131.94 ($21.99) $405.00  ($33.75)
Pessac-Leognan (WS 85-89)

Ch. Cheval-Blanc       2010.00 (167.50)  1020.00 (170.00) 3144.00  (262.00)
St. Emilion    (Parker 89-90)

Ch. Cos d'Estournel    1038.00 ( 86.50)   529.38 ( 88.23) 1631.00  (135.92)
St. Estephe    (Parker 92-93+)

Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou  1199.88 ( 99.99)   611.94 (101.99) 1886.40  (157.20)
St. Julien     (Parker 94-96)

Ch. Lafite-Rothschild  2250.00 (187.50)  1147.50 (191.25) 3540.00  (295.00)
Pauillac       (Parker 91-93+)

Ch. Leoville-Barton     714.00 ( 59.50)   364.14 ( 60.69) 1116.00  ( 93.00)
St. Julien     (Parker 92-94+)

Ch. Lynch-Bages         654.00 ( 54.50)   333.54 ( 55.59) 1020.00  ( 85.00)
Pauillac       (WS 90-94)

Ch. Margaux            3000.00 (250.00)  1530.00 (255.00) 4920.00  (410.00)
Margaux        (Parker 96-100)

Ch. Mouton-Rothschild  2190.00 (182.50)  1116.90 (186.15) 3438.00  (286.50)
Pauillac       (Parker 92-94+)

Ch. Pavie               472.68 ( 39.39)   241.14 ( 40.19)  742.80  ( 61.90)
St. Emilion    (WS 85-89)

Ch. Pichon-Long.-Baron  654.00 ( 54.50)   333.54 ( 55.59) 1020.00  ( 85.00)
Winter 1998 thru Spring 1999 deliveries. 100% deposit required. Sales tax
(if applicable) will be added upon delivery.
The "Duke's" 1995 Burgundy
"Near Futures" Offering

Out initial 1995 Burgundy "Near Futures" Offering is comprised of wines imported by Martine Saunier, with whom we have been doing business for over 15 years. Martine is considered one of the top judges in the U.S. of wines from Burgundy. These wines are available on a first-come. first-served basis. 100% deposit is required. Some of the wines are currently available and some will be available by the Fall of 1997.

                                         Futures Price     Futures Price
1995 Burgundy         List Case (Bottle) 6-Pack (Bottle) Full-Case (Bottle)

Domaine Dubreuil-Fontaine
Corton-Bressandes     $696.00 ($58.00)  $294.00 ($49.00)  $556.80 ($46.40)
Pommard Les Epenots    672.00 ( 56.00)   285.60 ( 47.60)   537.60 ( 44.80)
1er Cru 
Pernand Ile des        462.00 ( 38.50)   196.20 ( 32.70)   369.60 ( 30.80)
Vergelesses 1er Cru
Aloxe-Corton           462.00 ( 38.50)   196.20 ( 32.70)   369.60 ( 30.80)
"Les Vercots" 1er Cru

Domaine Morey-Coffinet - Available Now!!!
Chassagne-Montrachet, $384.00 ($32.00)  $163.20 ($27.20)  $307.20 ($25.60)
Morgeot

Domaine Bertagna - Available Now!!!
Clos St. Denis,        837.00 ( 69.75)   355.74 ( 59.29)   669.60 ( 55.80)
Grand Cru
Vougeot "Clos de la    696.00 ( 58.00)   296.40 ( 49.40)   556.80 ( 46.40)
Perriere, Monopole 1er Cru
Vosne-Romanee          717.00 ( 59.75)   304.74 ( 50.79)   573.60 ( 47.80)
"Les Beaux Monts" 1er Cru

Domaine Monthelie-Douhairet
Monthelie             $342.00 ($28.50)  $143.94 ($23.99)  $273.60 ($22.80)
"Clos le Meix Garnier"
Pommard                585.00 ( 48.75)   248.70 ( 41.45)   468.00 ( 39.00)
"Les Fremiers" 1er Cru
Volnay                 477.00 ( 39.75)   202.74 ( 33.79)   381.60 ( 31.80)
"En Champans" 1er Cru

Domaine Denis-Mortet
To purchase 1995 Denis-Mortet wines, we ask that you purchase the
equivalent amount of 1994 Denis-Mortet wines.  Thank you very much!
1995 Gevrey-Chambertin$510.00 ($42.50)  $216.72 ($36.12)  $408.00 ($34.00)
1995 Gevrey-Chambertin 564.00 ( 47.00)   239.70 ( 39.95)   451.20 ( 37.60)
"Au Velle"
1995 Gevrey-Chambertin 711.00 ( 59.25)   302.16 ( 50.36)   568.80 ( 47.40)
"Lavaux-St. Jacques"
1995 Marsannay         364.68 ( 30.39)   154.98 ( 25.83)   291.72 ( 24.31)
1994 Clos Vougeot      900.00 ( 75.00)   382.50 ( 63.75)   720.00 ( 60.00)
Grand Cru
1994 Gevrey-Chambertin 657.00 ( 54.75)   279.24 ( 46.54)   525.60 ( 43.80)
"Lavaux-St. Jacques"
1994 Gevrey-Chambertin 657.00 ( 54.75)   279.24 ( 46.54)   525.60 ( 43.80)
"Les Champeaux"
1994 Gevrey-Chambertin 522.00 ( 43.50)   221.82 ( 36.97)   417.60 ( 34.80)
"Au Velle"
100% Deposit Required. Sales Tax (if applicable) will be added upon delivery.

Robert Mondavi 1996 Cabernet
Sauvignon "Futures" Offering

We are pleased to offer "Futures" on the outstanding Robert Mondavi 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve. The wine promises to be spectacular with lots of great fruit and wonderful aging potential. 100% deposit is required for your order. The wine will be released in the Spring of 1999 and we will notify you when it arrives. Hurry, quantities are limited.
Projected Release Price
$75.00/bottle
                      750ml - $49.90/bottle
                                   $299.40/6-pack
                      Magnum - $110.00/mag
                                   $330.00/3-pack
                      Double Magnum (3 Liter) - $250.00
                      Imperial (6 Liter) - $435.00

Nichols Winery presents
The Masterpiece Artist Series

We are pleased to offer the unique and exciting Masterpiece Artist Series created by Winemaker Keith Nichols and Artist Max Shertz. The series consists of 12 bottles of Pinot Noir, each depicting an original portrait of a modern famous artist created by Max Shertz. The artists were selected by Max for their considerable contributions to other artists and to our culture. They include Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Lee Krasner, Max Shertz, Jackson Pollock, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Franz Marc, Arshile Gorky, Andre Masson and Hans Hofmann. Only 150 sets of this collection were produced.

The wines for this collection, selected by both Winemaker Keith Nichols and Artist Max Shertz, are Nichols Winery 1995 and 1996 Estate Bottled Central Coast Pinot Noirs, with 6 bottles of each vintage making up the complete Masterpiece Series.

The first release in the series includes 3 bottles of Masterpiece Series 1995 Pinot Noir, Winemaker/Artist selection with depictions of Picasso, Kandinsky, and Klee. The other three releases will occur throughout 1997 and 1998.

Each 3-bottle set sells for $399.99 (numbered 75-150)
The complete set of all 12 bottles (4/3-packs) $1599.00
(numbered 11-74)

Each 3-bottle set comes in a beautiful custom-wooden box.


For more information & a booklet featuring the artists,
please call the store at (818) 341-1234

Quick Hits

A Special Poem from A Special Friend

At a recent Wine Association seminar featuring the wines of Bordeaux, our very special guest Anthony Barton of Chateau Leoville-Barton, presented a wonderful poem which we would like to share with you:

A wine that's fine lends friendly mood
Its role to harmonise with food.
A gentle touch, a soft caress,
a loving kiss, a silken dress
Are humbly what I hope to feel
Not spice that makes my palate peel.
Some subtle flavours neatly sown,
Not extracts with abandon thrown.
But in the end whate'er the wine
'Tis better than with 'eau' to dine.


The Wine Association
of the Duke of Bourbon

We are pleased to announce our "SUMMER BONANZA" wine seminar on Thursday, August 28, 1997, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills. This exciting event will feature the proprietors and wines of Long Vineyards and Iron Horse Winery, along with special appearances by Silver Oak 1993 Alexander Valley & Opus One 1994. For more detailed information, please call the DUKE OF BOURBON at 818-341-1234.

And please be sure to save the following dates for future events:
All prices in this VINE-LINE good through September 30, 1997, or while supplies last. Prices subject to change. We reserve the right to amend any typographical error.
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